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FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your J.K. Rowling Harry Potter 1st edition that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

J.K. Rowling Harry Potter 1st Edition

Bloomsbury Publishing house released 500 Harry Potter 1st edition copies of the book in 1997, an estimated 300 of which would be sent to English libraries. Nigel Newton, Bloomsbury co-founder and chief executive said, “I think the assumption in 1997 would have been that you would sell 500 hardcovers of any good book to public libraries so that edition would be aimed at them. The general edition for the market would be paperback.” So, the most expensive Harry Potter 1st edition is the one of just 500 books published, intended almost exclusively for libraries.

Here is the current price pattern for a one-of-500 Harry Potter 1st edition copy:

2017 — Harry Potter 1st edition, sold for over $80,000

2013 — Harry Potter 1st edition, sold for almost $45,000

2007 — Harry Potter 1st edition, sold for almost $35,000

We at NateDSanders.com can try to match the above auction sales prices, including $80,000,  for you when you consign your Harry Potter 1st edition to us.  We offer the highest reserves on a Harry Potter 1st edition in the industry.  We can get those prices for you.

Here are some Harry Potter 1st Editions we have sold in the past:

Harry Potter Philosopher’s Stone 1st Printing Hardback

The most coveted book in the Harry Potter canon, the first edition, first printing hardback of J.K. Rowling’s first novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. This book is one of only 500 hardback copies published in the first printing, more scarce and collectible than the softcover published at the same time. Sold for $53,550.

Harry Potter 1st Edition

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J.K. Rowling Autograph in a Softcover Harry Potter First Edition, First Printing With PSA/DNA COA

Dark J.K. Rowling autograph in a Harry Potter 1st edition, first printing of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” Bloomsbury: London: 1997. The author signs the dedication page “To Bryony / with best wishes / J.K. Rowling autograph”.  A true first edition, it features the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page, and the first printing misprint on page 53 of “1 wand” listed twice, as well as the Wendy Cooling cover quote: “A terrific read and a stunning first novel”. Indeed, this first of Rowling’s wildly successful Harry Potter book series was published later in the U.S. under the title “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Its film adaption became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Issued as a paperback, novel runs 223pp. and measures 5″ x 8″. Toning to leaves and edges. Rubbing to spine edges and creasing to hinges, else near fine. A very valuable J.K. Rowling autograph.  With PSA/DNA COA authenticating the J.K. Rowling autograph.   Sold for $17,000.

Harry Potter 1st Edition

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J.K. Rowling Autograph in a Harry Potter Book “Quidditch Through the Ages” — Extremely Scarce Signed

Very scarce Harry Potter book with a J.K. Rowling autograph: “Quidditch Through the Ages.” Bloomsbury: London: 2001. The J.K. Rowling autograph is upon the title page: “J.K. Rowling autograph”. The simulated Hogwarts library book is mentioned in several of the Harry Potter novels. Rowling wrote the whimsical book for Comic Relief, a U.K. charity which received this signed copy by Rowlings. Included in the lot is a 29 April 2001 London “Sunday Times” describing the contest and a facsimile of the letter to the winner. The 4.25″ x 7″ paperback is in fine condition. Dark blue J.K. Rowling autograph. Sold for $7,951.

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Scarce J.K. Rowling Autograph in Harry Potter’s “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” — Only Signed Copy on Market

J.K. Rowling autograph in Harry Potter’s textbook “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them.” Bloomsbury: London: 2001. The author signs upon the title page: “J.K. Rowling autograph”. Harry “handwrites” notes in the textbook, which is mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Rowling created the book as a contest prize for Comic Relief, a U.K. charity, and included in the lot is the original letter to the contest winner on Comic Relief letterhead. 4.25″ x 7″ paperback is in fine condition. The scarcest of Harry Potter signed books.   Sold for $6,571.

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